- By Ritesh Kumar
- Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top IAS Officers In India: Famous IAS officers in India have not achieved their reputation overnight. Their success is the result of dedicated efforts to enhance governance and drive development in the country through various impactful initiatives. These distinguished officers not only contribute significantly to societal change but also inspire the younger generation to engage in public service. Aspiring IAS candidates can draw inspiration from these notable figures as they work towards their own goals of serving society. Here, you can check the list of top 10 IAS officers in India.
Armstrong Pame
The IAS officer from Manipur, Armstrong Pame, a member of the Zeme Naga tribe, gained recognition for constructing a 100-km road by raising funds through Facebook crowdfunding. A Physics (Honours) graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, he has also completed a Transformational Leadership Course at Oxford University and the Leadership in the 21st Century Executive Education Module at Harvard Kennedy School.
Smita Sabharwal
Smita Sabharwal, a 2001 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, is widely known as "The People’s Officer" for her proactive efforts in resolving citizen issues. During her tenure as Municipal Commissioner, she launched the "Fund your City" initiative, which led to the creation of numerous public infrastructures such as traffic junctions, foot-overbridges, bus stops, and parks through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). She also holds the distinction of being the first woman appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Durga Shakti Nagpal
Durga Shakti Nagpal, an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, previously served in the Punjab cadre. She graduated with a degree in computer engineering from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University in 2007. Nagpal is renowned for her significant crackdown on illegal sand mining during her tenure in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Suhas Yathiraj
Suhas Yathiraj, a 2007 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is renowned for his exceptional accomplishments as a world-class para-badminton player.
Dr Raju Narayana Swamy
Dr. Raju, a 1991 batch officer of the Kerala cadre, was the top rank holder of his batch. Known for his strong stance against corruption, he has been transferred 30 times in his 32 years of service. As a whistleblower, Raju has played a key role in investigating illegal land deals and political corruption in Kerala.
B K Chaturvedi
He is a 1966 batch IAS officer who served as the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. He holds a master’s degree in Physics with a specialisation in Electronics from Allahabad University. Prior to joining the civil service, he was a professor of physics at Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, Allahabad.
Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, a former IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, held various significant roles in the state. While serving in the central government, he led impactful campaigns such as "Incredible India," "Make in India," "Start-up India," and "Ease of Doing Business."
Vinod Rai
Vinod Rai, born on May 23, 1948, in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, pursued his education in Delhi and later at Harvard University, specialising in finance and public administration. Renowned for his disciplined work ethic, he served as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. His audits of the 2G spectrum and coal scams garnered national acclaim for their role in enhancing transparency.
Ashok Khemka
Ashok Khemka, an IAS officer of the 1991 batch from the Haryana cadre, is renowned for his strong stance against corruption. Born in Kolkata to a lower-middle-class family, Khemka graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur in 1988. He also earned a Ph.D. from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, an MBA, and an MA in Economics from IGNOU before passing the IAS exams and being selected for the Haryana cadre.
Ira Singhal
Ira Singhal made history as the first differently-abled woman to top the civil services exam. She has been actively involved in addressing issues related to education, disability, gender disparity, skill development, etc.